Tearaway pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational debut for Team India in the first T20I against Bangladesh in Gwalior on October 6.
Mayank Yadav bags big feat on T20I debut
The young speedster achieved a historic feat by bowling a maiden over in his very first over, becoming only the third Indian cricketer to do so on T20I debut.
Mayank Yadav joined an exclusive group of Indian pacers, including Ajit Agarkar and Arshdeep Singh, who have also bowled maiden overs in their first T20I innings. While Agarkar accomplished this milestone against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2006, Arshdeep Singh made his mark against England in Southampton in 2022.
Yadav's first over showcased his ability to bowl consistently above 140 kmph with good accuracy and control. Not just this, he also went on to take his first international wicket on the eighth ball of his spell. He sent marching orders to Mahmudullah for just 1 in the second ball of the seventh over.
Players with first over in T20I career a maiden for India
1 - Ajit Agarkar vs SA Joburg 2006
2 - Arshdeep Singh vs Eng Southampton 2022
3 - Mayank Yadav vs Ban Gwalior 2024
Watch Mayank Yadav's first international wicket
Mayank made a successful return to competitive cricket after an injury-shortened IPL campaign with the Lucknow Super Giants. Despite limited playing time, he impressed selectors with his consistent speeds in excess of 150 kmph and his ability to take wickets. India elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the T20I series opener. The team handed debuts to both Mayank Yadav and Nitish Kumar Reddy, giving them an opportunity to showcase their skills on the international stage. Mayank also clocked a speed of 149.9kmph in the third ball of the second over, living upto his pacer master tag.
Meanwhile, after winning the toss, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav said:
"We'll look to bowl first. Looks humid, don't think the wicket will change later on. Always a great feeling coming back home and playing in home conditions. We are really excited for that. There's a lot of talent involved in the group. The energy is great and most importantly, theguys are keen to learn. That's a great thing. (On the stadium) Looks beautiful, the crowd here looks lovely, very excited to play here. Guys who are missing out are Tilak Varma, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana and Jitesh."
On the other hand, Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto, after the toss, said:
"It's a pretty new side. Couple of guys are coming for the T20s, I hope they do something speical in the series. Last couple of months, they have worked really hard at home. Looks very fresh, I would have bowled first as well. Looks like a good wicket, I hope the openers will do something good. Three seamers and two spinners".
.Bangladesh ended up posting a lowly 128-run target which India chased down with seven wickets in hand.
India's playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson(w), Suryakumar Yadav(c), Nitish Reddy, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav
Bangladesh's playing XI:
Litton Das(w), Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam
